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USA > Texas > Parker County > History of Texas, together with a biographical history of Tarrant and Parker counties; containing a concise history of the state, with portraits and biographies of prominent citizens of the above named counties, and personal histories of many of the early settlers and leading families > Part 74
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After settling in Parker county Mr. Pit- tillo married Miss Matilda L. Criswill, daughter of Davis Criswill. Her father, a native of North Carolina, removed from there to Arkansas, where she was born. She died in 1872, leaving an only son, James T. H., now twenty-two years of age and assisting his father on the farmn. Mrs. Pittillo was a most amiable woman and was a consistent member of the Methodist Epis- copal Church, to which Mr. Pittillo also be- longs. He has always advocated Jeffer- sonian Democracy.
0 S. LATTIMORE is a prominent and highly esteemed citizen of Fort Worth, Texas, occupying a fore- mnost place in the ranks of the legal profes- sion, his skill and ability making him recog- nized as one of the leading lawyers of this section. He is still a young man and a brilliant future probably awaits him.
A native of Alabama, he was born in Perry county on the 10th of January, 1865, within the classic walls of old Judson Insti- tute at Marion, his maternal grandfather having charge of the boarding department of that institution. The father, Rev. J. L. Lattimore, was born in Aberdeen, Missis- sippi, in 1835, and was a teacher and min- ister of considerable note. After graduating at the University of Kentucky he entered upon the work of teaching, and followed that profession in the State of his nativity, in Alabama and in Texas, whither he came in 1874 to accept a position as one of the in- structors in Moulton Institute. His labors along this line were interrupted by his ser- vice in the Southern army, he filling the position of Chaplain with a Mississippi regi- ment. In early life he had entered the ministry, and much time and labor was de- voted to the advancement of the cause of Christianity. On settling in Falls county, Texas, he taught in the free school, and also had charge of the Baptist Church until 1876. During the succeeding four years he was en- gaged in school and church work in Blue Ridge, locating afterward upon a farm in Wise county, where he continued for about a year, at which time he became a resident of the city of Decatur.
Rev. Lattimore married Sarah C. Shiv- ers, daughter of O. L. Shivers, of Marion, Alabama, and to them were born the follow- ing children: J. C., who is now filling the chair of mathematics in Baylor University, of Waco, Texas; O. S., whose name intro-
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duces this sketch; Kate, wife of R. B. Spencer, of Dublin, Texas; Anne, Carrie, Ethel, Bertha, and Samuel, -- all living with their mother in Dublin. The father was called to the home beyond in 1887.
We now turn our attention to the per- sonal history of O. S. Lattimore, -the well- known lawyer and popular citizen of Fort Worth, -feeling assured that it will prove of interest to many of our readers. In his youth he received the inestimable advantage of a good education. He was instructed mostly by his father, and continued in school during the greater part of his minority, save for a brief period, when his time was given to farm work and to service with the Houston & Texas Central Railroad Company. He was with the latter for one year, and was engaged in agricultural pursuits for two years. He then entered upon a collegiate course, be- coming a student in Baylor University, of Waco, at which he was graduated, on the completion of a three years' course, in 1887, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. While in that institution he was successful in carry- ing off the championship medal for oratory from twenty-five competitors, and his excel- lent ability in this line adds to his power as a lawyer.
Like his father, Mr. Lattimore took up the profession of teaching, securing a school in Durango, Falls county, where he was em- ployed for two years, but his tastes and abilities led him into a broader field of labor, and during this period he devoted his leisure hours to the study of law under the guidance
of Judge K. W. Goodrich and Mr. Clarkson, and in 1889 was admitted to the barin Mar- lin. Soon afterward he came to Fort Worth, taking up his residence here August 22, 1889. He entered upon the practice of his chosen profession in the office of J. C. Scott, with whom he remained until January, 1890, when he formed a partnership with Drew Pruit. This connection was continued until he was offered the position of Assistant County Attorney by O. W. Gillespie, County Attorney, serving in that capacity for four years with credit to himself and satisfaction to all. He is now serving as First Assistant County Auditor of Tarrant county.
On the 23d of June, 1890, Mr. Latti- more was united in marriage with a daughter of A. J. Buck, editor of the Laredo News, and three children grace their union, namely: O. S., Jr., Hobert and Jesse Lee.
In connection with the practice of his chosen profession Mr. Lattimore has other interests. He is now one of the board of directors of the South Side Building & Loan Association, and serving as its attorney; is the secretary and treasurer of the Tarrant County Baptist Association; president of the board of directors of the Young Men's Chris- tian Association, and of the board of trustees of the Broadway Baptist Church. He was also Chancellor of the Red Cross Lodge of the Knights of Pythias for three years. The cause of right and justice finds in him a defender, and he upholds his principles with a firmness and resolve that insure the ultimate success of that for which he labors.
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Christianity is emblazoned on his banner, and yet his Christian life is quiet and unos- tentatious, like that of the Master's whom he follows. In the legal profession Mr. Lat- timore's ability is winning deserved recogni- tion in a liberal patronage. His power of oratory, the keenness of his perception, his logical reasoning, his forcible arguments, all combine to make him a power before judge or jury, and with the past as a criterion we feel safe in predicting that in the future Texas will give him rank among her able lawyers who are in years much his senior.
ON. R. R. HOOD is a young man of superior talent and ability, -rec- ognized as one of the leading men in Parker county. His home is in the city of Weatherford, where he is engaged in the practice of law, and of the legal fraternity he is a valued member.
Mr. Hood was born in Polk county, Ten- nessee, on the 26th of June, 1865, attended the public schools of his native county, and afterward entered the State University of Texas, graduating at the law department in the class of 1892. He then opened an office in Weatherford, and has since devoted his time and energies to the practice of law, with good success. He first went to the Legislature at the age of twenty-five, being elected to the Twenty-second Assembly of the State. There he proved a faithful mem- ber and acted on a number of important committees. So efficiently did he serve
that he was again called to office for a second term, and was placed upon still more im- portant committees. His legal ability and his oratorical powers made him a power on any question which he espoused, and a firm purpose and resolution caused him to give his unwavering allegiance to any measure that he advocated.
As an orator, Mr. Hood has fine ability, is eloquent, logical, earnest, forcible, clear and entertaining. Upon the death of Jeffer- son Davis he was chosen, as one of five, to deliver an address concerning the leader of the Confederacy, and also delivered an eloquent address in support of Roger Q. Mills, the prominent statesman of Texas.
R W. KINDEL has for some years been prominently connected with the business interests of Weather- ford, a leading factor in commercial circles. Through his efforts the material prosperity of this community has been greatly ad- vanced and extensive enterprises have been promoted.
He was first known as a business man in the line of the drug trade. He began clerking in 1869, and after one year began business for himself as proprietor of one of the best appointed drug stores in this section. He successfully carried on opera- tions along that line until June, 1892, when he sold out. He came to this county when only twenty years of age, just out of school, being influenced to locate in Parker county
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by an aunt and uncle living here. In 1886, under the name of the Castor Oil Company, he established the only castor-oil mill in the South, and it has become one of the leading industries of the State. He has also been vice president of the Citizens' National Bank and a director and a projector of the Electric Light Company. He is one of the leading members of the company, and it is largely through his efforts that this has made the successful venture which we to-day find it. In connection with the large amount of stock that he owns in these enterprises he has much valuable property, both town and country.
The interests of Mr. Kindel have always been allied with those of the South. He was born in Wayne county, Tennessee, in 1847, and is a son of a Tennessee farmer, T. J. Kindel. His father died in August, 1892, at the age of sixty-seven, and his wife is still living, aged sixty-eight years. Our subject was married in Weatherford, to Fannie Allison, daughter of Colonel R. D. Allison, one of the veterans of the Mexican war, who served as a Colonel in the Civil war. To Mr. and Mrs. Kindel have been born the following children: Jackie May, Warren, Allie, Ralph, Mary, Lloyd (de- ceased), Florence, and William, who died in infancy.
Mr. Kindel is a member of the Knights of Pythias and Knights of Honor, is also a Mason, and holds high rank in these fratern- ities. He is a consistent and faithful mem- ber of the Methodist Church, has served as
its Treasurer and as Superintendent of the Sunday-school, and has held a number of city offices with credit to himself and satis- faction to his constituents.
AJOR G. S. PENN, proprietor of the leading jewelry establish- ment in Parker county, Texas, has made his home in Weatherford since 1882, and since the early part of 1883 has carried on business along his present line of trade. The record of his life is as follows: He was born in Rutherford county, Ten- nessee, February 11, 1830, and is one of a family of seven children. His father was a native of Virginia, born in 1786, and in early life he removed to Kentucky, thence to Tennessee, where he died in 1860. He was married in his native State to Miss. Mary Ferris, and they became the parents of seven children.
The father was a farmer, but at an early age the Major left the farm and began to earn his own living. The family removed to Trenton, Tennessee, in 1840, and there he secured a position as salesman in a mer- cantile establishment, which was his first connection with the world of commerce. He was thus employed until his marriage. In February, 1854, he wedded Ellen Conner, daughter of L. F. Conner, a planter and slave-owner, and by their union have been born the following children: J. T., who owns and controls an extensive tailoring es- tablishment at Dallas, Texas; L. E., who is
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a practical watchmaker and connected with his father in business; C. C., is a resident of Bowie, Texas, and is proprietor and man- ager of the National Hotel, one of the best houses in the State; G. O., who is a watch- maker, and is connected with his father's establishment; Lillian Lee, at home; and R. C., who is connected with the Peterson Hotel Company, and is also secretary and treasurer of the Paris Opera House Company.
Upon his marriage Major Penn located upon a farm. He owned some property, including some slaves, and to agricultural pursuits he devoted his energies until after the close of the war. He then sold out his small belongings, for he had lost $30,000 worth of property, and began life anew. He first established himself in the dry-goods business, having at first only a small stock, but after a time this was enlarged to meet the growing demand, and he was at length at the head of a large and flourishing business.
He was located in Cerulean Springs, Trigg county, Kentucky, where he made his home until 1882. He had to abandon the enter- prise on account of failing health, and dur- ing the interim served in office, being County Assessor for a year, afterward Constable and Deputy Sheriff. On leaving Kentucky he came at once to Parker county, settling in Weatherford, where the following year he bought out-a small jewelry store. He soon enlarged its capacity, doubled his room and stock, and from the beginning has received a most liberal patronage, being now at the head of the leading jewelry store of the place. His reputation as a business man is most enviable. He is enterprising and pro- gressive, manages his affairs in a most capable manner and is ever honorable and upright in his dealings. In addition to the mercantile enterprise noted, Major Penn also owns and controls considerable real estate.
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